Rhode Island H8097 adds criminal penalties for driving after license suspension for lack of fitness or frequent offenses.

Rhode Island H8097 amends the state's laws to impose criminal penalties for operating a motor vehicle after a license suspension due to lack of physical or mental fitness or frequent offenses. The bill specifies that a first conviction results in a misdemeanor, a second conviction within five years results in a felony, and subsequent convictions lead to license revocation. The Division of Motor Vehicles must suspend or deny a license for at least six months for a first conviction and for one year for a second conviction. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H8097 adds criminal penalties for driving after license suspension for lack of fitness or frequent offenses.

Rhode Island H8097 amends the state's laws to impose criminal penalties for operating a motor vehicle after a license suspension due to lack of physical or mental fitness or frequent offenses. The bill specifies that a first conviction results in a misdemeanor, a second conviction within five years results in a felony, and subsequent convictions lead to license revocation. The Division of Motor Vehicles must suspend or deny a license for at least six months for a first conviction and for one year for a second conviction. The bill takes effect upon passage.